June 28, 2023

Campsites Are Fully Booked. They’re Also Half-Empty.

Rising interest in camping means prime sites are selling out across the country. So why do so many campsites sit empty on peak nights? Online booking and cancellation fees mean there is little to gain in letting parks know you’re a no-show, campers say. Travelers who make multiple bookings before...

June 28, 2023

Shoe Company Partners With Kampgrounds of America

HOLO Footwear has formed a collaboration with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in a three-year deal that begins this July and August, pairing sustainable footwear brand HOLO with the world’s largest campground network to highlight the brands’ aligned goals. RV Pro

June 28, 2023

SMITH Announces New Ultrarunning Team & The Launch of The Vert Pivlock Performance Sunglass

PORTLAND, Oregon /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SMITH is excited to announce the growth of its performance running category with new innovative eyewear, the Vert PivLock™ sunglass, along with the addition of several industry-leading professional ultrarunners expanding the incredible team of athletes and ambassadors for the iconic active sports brand. Following the...

June 28, 2023

686 Finds Perfect Fit with Backbone as Agency of Record

LOS ANGELES (June 28, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - 686, the veteran snowboard, ski and technical apparel brand, has signed with Backbone for public relations, affiliate and influencer management services. “We love that 686 is one of the pioneering snow brands from the early 90’s and the only one that is...

June 28, 2023

Five Sweet Protection Bike Helmets Among Safest in Renowned Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings

BOULDER, CO - June, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Sweet Protection, the industry leader in high-performance helmets, goggles and technical clothing, announced today that five of its acclaimed bike helmet models have been named among the safest helmets on the market, currently tested by the renowned Virginia Tech Biomechanics Helmet Lab. The new Falconer...

June 28, 2023

Astral’s 14th Limited Edition PFD Inspired by Pro Kayaker Nouria Newman

June 28, 2023– Asheville, NC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Astral is proud to introduce a limited edition GreenJacket Rescue PFD in collaboration with world-renowned athlete and Astral Archetype Nouria Newman. Dubbed the ‘Wild Things’ GreenJacket LE, the design features abstract illustrations by California-based surfer, painter, muralist, and illustrator Bret Brown. This is...

June 27, 2023

Report: Outdoor Recreation M&A Slower But Valuations Holding Up Amid Turmoil

A market report from Capstone Partners found that M&A activity has slowed in 2023 as sellers and buyers have approached transactions with increased caution amid economic headwinds. However, they found that price multiples remained robust ls as the industry continues to benefit from increasing spending and participation rates since the...

June 27, 2023

Aqua-Hot Markets New Floor Heating Kit

Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, has introduced a new floor heating kit expanding its 100-series heating system offerings for Class B and overland vehicles. The new floor heating kit allows builders to connect the on-board Aqua-Hot 125 hydronic heating system to any pex-based flooring system for radiant in-floor heating. RV-Pro

June 27, 2023

‘World’s Hardest Ice Climb’ Sees First Ascent

Emmett joined with partner Klemen Premrl to create the massive, 131-foot line at British Columbia’s Helmcken Falls, developed by ice-climbing godfather Will Gadd. The overhanging pitch only gets steeper as the climbers go higher, so the crux “is literally the last move,” they explain. They named the route Mission to...

June 27, 2023

Chicago billionaire dies in crash on Colorado race track on 70th birthday

James Crown, a 70-year-old businessman from the billionaire Crown family, died in a driving accident on his birthday, according to authorities. Mr Crown, whose family owns the Aspen Skiing Company, was driving at the Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado, when he collided with an impact barrier, according to...